Alfa & MTC Touch are launching a special package to students across Lebanon, in collaboration with the Ministry of Telecommunication, combining a 3G connection with an Intel Tab. Payments can be done over 2 years at 19.9$ a month
For anyone interested in this package, check out both providers:
Alfa TAB
MTC Touch Tabby Kit
Delicious, creamy and worth every calorie are what comes to mind when I think of the savory desserts we discovered yesterday at Magnolia Bakery at ABC Dbayeh. Not to mention mouthwatering and utterly delightful to look at. Staring at the display of cookies, cupcakes, pies and cakes was like going through a museum where you are in utter awe of how something can look so good! We ended up settling for the Chocolate cake with chocolate butter cream which was a generous portion of fluffy chocolate cake with the creamiest frosting I have ever tasted.
For all you sweets lovers, DO NOT miss this spot! And if you aren’t really a sweets person, they have delicious menu for lunch and dinner as well. But good luck passing up the sweets they have on display! Prices range from 2,000LL for a cookie to 12,000LL for a miniature pie but portions are quite generous.
I just love Beirut on a cloudy day! The colors are more vivid, the air is fresh and the view can be seen for miles. For all of you who like to appreciate a good view, I suggest you try a walk on the boardwalk outside of Marina Dbayeh. Just take the bridge before ABC Dbayeh and park your car anywhere on the boardwalk.
You get the view of the sea, the mountains and beautiful Beirut from a distance. You can watch the Marina Waterfront Complex come to life. Plus it’s free!
One of my favorite cafes from Dubai has finally arrived in Lebanon. Shakespeare & Co is a cozy cafe which combines old style European chic with a delicious and diverse modern menu. Shisha is available as well for anyone interested. This is a cafe worth visiting whenever you’re in the Dbayeh area. P.s. The Beef Tenderloin and Bread & Butter Pudding are delicious!!!
I’m enjoying the growing list of bargain websites that bring you 50 – 90% discount deals off products and services such as hotels, beauty, relaxation, sports, dining and drinks.
There may be more but these are the ones I am currently aware of. Join on their mailing list or join their FB groups to keep up to date with their offers.
Enjoy!
One of my favorite websites for activities across Lebanon throughout the year is Lebtivity.com. It’s easy to use, pretty comprehensive and has activities split by categories of interest such as conferences, art, kids, food and drinks, nightlife, etc.
One of my favorite spots in Jounieh has to be L’Ancre. This restaurant is ideal for both lunch and dinner with a stunning view of the bay of Jounieh all the way to Beirut. If you look down to the rocks below, you’ll see fishermen collecting their catch of the day.
We spent the day today enjoying the view at L’Ancre but with such a stunning view and plenty of family pictures to take, I completely forgot to take a picture of the view alone. But I found this beautiful pic of the view at night on the net.
This spot is a must if you are a seafood fan. Call ahead for reservations on 09855529.
Calling all Expats in Beirut! I recently joined a community of expats all over the world that really make an effort to network and close the gap in distance. So far I’ve been to one of their gatherings and I was happy to see that there is a quite large expat community of people in Lebanon from all over the world. Many are originally Lebanese that have been living outside, many are foreigners who have moved over for a job and there are also many Lebanese who travel frequently that like to meet new people. The website has a forum for each city in which members can gather, post and meet other expats. Internations is originally German yet is available to most cities around the world. You can apply to be a part of Internations.org or visit them on their facebook group.
This weekend, I accompanied a good friend on a Harley Group Ride across the mountains of Lebanon. There’s a sentence I thought I’d never say. After the experience, I can safely say that you have not experienced the beauty of nature or the true value of Lebanon’s beauty until you’ve seen it in open air with nothing else but the crisp mountain air between you and your view of breakthaking views. Moreover, it really brings out the child in you. I couldn’t stop smiling for the entire ride and neither could any of the passerbys who were taking video and pictures of the 100 bike convoy.
We started in Achrafieh, drove up through Aley to Hamana, then to Dhour el Choueir, Bekfaya and Jeita Grotto for lunch. The ride lasted a good 6 hours but was worth every minute. I’m happy that I did it on a winter day because the colors are so much more vivid and the mountain air is therapeutically fresh and clean.
Unfortunately for most of us, you need to own a Harley to get to ride with this friendly group or you can ride on the back. Otherwise, just rent a motorbike, take a friend and go explore the mountains. This experience is one that shouldn’t be missed.
I was browsing through FB and came across these really cute and unique earrings. They are made by Zinab Chahine who creates handmade jewelry, totes, clothes and purses with a touch of Lebanon. Check out her collection in her Facebook Group CTRL + Z.
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